DLA News Archive

Oct. 5, 2023

All hands on deck… DLA team joins forces to offload big ship parts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s newest whole of government partner is the Transportation Department’s Maritime Administration. Supporting MARAD’s fleet of five new state-of-the-art National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, slated for Merchant Marine training and humanitarian assistance, DLA Distribution will provide enduring parts storage and distribution services for more than 800 NSMV items.

Oct. 4, 2023

Active shooter drill prepares workforce for worst case scenario

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held an active shooter drill Sept. 27 at its McNamara Headquarters Complex so employees could learn what to do if a shooting situation happened in the building.

Oct. 4, 2023

Troop Support helps modernize USACE’s disaster response

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support's Construction and Equipment supply chain awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for six DTOS emergency command and control vehicles worth approximately $9.7 million in July. Deliveries are scheduled to begin February 2024.

Sept. 29, 2023

DLA, Coast Guard focus on contested logistics at partnership meeting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — There is a sense of urgency in making sure the Coast Guard is using the Defense Logistics Agency to the fullest extent of its capabilities, a Coast Guard official said during a partnership day meeting held Sept. 26 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Sept. 28, 2023

European leaders meet to discuss reciprocal fuel support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 80 leaders from 14 European countries met to discuss strengthening reciprocal fuel support during DLA Energy Europe & Africa Fuels Exchange Agreements Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 19-21.

Sept. 28, 2023

DLA senior enlisted leader makes first site visit to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency’s new senior enlisted leader made his first trip to DLA Aviation on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, since taking over the position back in August. 

Sept. 27, 2023

Commentary: Bridging the Gap - A Call for Suicide Awareness and Prevention

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When I first encountered suicide in my family, it was a subject shrouded in silence – a taboo that left us grappling with our grief in isolation. But over the years, society’s perception of mental health and suicide has shifted, allowing room for conversations that were once hushed.

Sept. 27, 2023

Employees explore possibilities of emerging digital environment

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Several DLA employees explored advanced manufacturing and sustainment models that could transform the DOD supply chain while visiting industry and academia in Wichita, Kansas.

Sept. 27, 2023

Agency scrap handler donated for humanitarian assistance

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Okinawa-based machine will be provided to a yet-to-be-determined U.S. aid recipient after refurbishment.

Sept. 26, 2023

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi strategic airlift missions enhance global readiness

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, plays a vital role in supporting CCAD’s airlift missions that transport helicopter airframes around the globe.